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Giving Medication Using a Subcutaneous Butterfly

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QV85-2592
Language
English
Creator
Palliative Care

A subcutaneous butterfly is a device used to give medication under the skin (for example, when a person cannot swallow medications).  This pamphlet explains the benefits of using a butterfly, how to give medication using one, and how to store syringes.

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